Powertrain Mechanical Design Engineer - Avl - Basildon

Job description

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Your Responsibilities:
· Perform / support concept studies and layouts, as well as detailed component design, modelling and drawings (including GD&T)
· Carry out design for manufacture and design for assembly for components and systems
· Follow tolerance strategies for individual components and systems
· Perform package checks
· Capable of drawing checks
· Capable of detailed supplier discussions including relaying design intent to suppliers and understanding manufacturing constraints
· Support in establishing component and/or system characteristics, attributes and requirements
· Support component design evolution
· Liaise with analysis teams and understand the output to implement design changes
· Support for designing components to meet performance targets whilst ensuring durability and resistance to environmental inputs
· Liaise with engineering teams and other designers to resolve design conflicts
· Manage own workload to ensure program milestones are met on-time
· Support design reviews and management reviews
· Travel to global suppliers may be required

Desired profile

Your Profile:
· Essential:
· 3 years' minimum experience of automotive powertrain component design/engineering
· Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above
· Minimum of 1 years CATIA V5, with 2+ year's total 3D CAD solid modelling experience
· Highly motivated and a team player
· Experience of data management tools
· Strong GD&T, DFM and DFA experience
· Preferable:
· Experience using linked multi-model assemblies
· Experience designing automotive powertrain components
· Excellent base engine systems knowledge
· Experience of digital mock up management
· Involvement / exposure of development of major base engine components e.g. cylinder head/block
· Experience of developing plastic components
· Experience of developing sheet metal components
· IMechE member

A unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team. We look forward to receiving your details; please send them using our online application form.
AVL United Kingdom Ltd.